Air Pollution
Air
pollution is often mentioned as a key cause of the rapidly
increasing incidence of allergic symptoms. However, polluted air
does not so much seem to cause allergic symptoms, it rather
exacerbates them. Polluted air irritates the airways, increasing
the likelihood of allergic reactions.
Polluted air also exacerbates allergic symptoms. Pollen floating in polluted air adheres to the soot and dust particles, causing their structure to change and enhancing their allergenic action. This increases the likelihood of more serious hay fever attacks.
